University of Richmond
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November 20, 2009
Chapel Guild Christmas house tour Dec. 10
The University of Richmond’s Chapel Guild will conduct its biennial Christmas House Tour Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Five homes along Cherokee and St. Christopher’s roads and Randolph Square and Westham parkways will be open.
The University of Richmond’s Chapel Guild will conduct its biennial Christmas House Tour Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Five homes along Cherokee and St. Christopher’s roads and Randolph Square and Westham parkways will be open.
November 17, 2009
Regional Ethics Bowl will be held at University of Richmond to test undergraduate reasoning in practical and professional ethics
The Ethics Bowl, a national team competition testing undergraduate reasoning in practical and professional ethics, will hold its Mid-Atlantic Regional competition at University of Richmond Nov. 21.
The Ethics Bowl, a national team competition testing undergraduate reasoning in practical and professional ethics, will hold its Mid-Atlantic Regional competition at University of Richmond Nov. 21.
November 6, 2009
University of Richmond chemistry professor commended for dedication to educational reform; wins ASBMB award
Lisa Gentile, University of Richmond associate professor and chemistry department chair, has won the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education.
Lisa Gentile, University of Richmond associate professor and chemistry department chair, has won the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education.
BusinessWeek ranks Robins School of Business MBA program 17th among "Best Part-Time MBA Programs"
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked the Robins School of Business MBA program 17th in the country on its list of "The Best Part-Time MBA Programs."
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked the Robins School of Business MBA program 17th in the country on its list of "The Best Part-Time MBA Programs."
November 5, 2009
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to resume teaching career in law and leadership at University of Richmond after end of his term in January 2010
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will return to the University of Richmond to resume his teaching career in law and leadership studies after his term in office ends in January.
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will return to the University of Richmond to resume his teaching career in law and leadership studies after his term in office ends in January.
November 4, 2009
Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine ranks University of Richmond No. 14 on its 2010 list of best values among private universities
University of Richmond has been named a best value in private higher education by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, ranking 14th on the 2010 list of top 50 private universities.
University of Richmond has been named a best value in private higher education by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, ranking 14th on the 2010 list of top 50 private universities.
November 3, 2009
Jepson Leadership Forum continues with discussion of replacing foreign aid to Africa with innovative development financing
Dambisa Moyo, an economist named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2009, will discuss foreign aid to Africa in the fourth program of the University of Richmond’s Jepson Leadership Forum, Nov. 16, at noon in the Modlin Center for the Arts
Dambisa Moyo, an economist named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2009, will discuss foreign aid to Africa in the fourth program of the University of Richmond’s Jepson Leadership Forum, Nov. 16, at noon in the Modlin Center for the Arts
October 30, 2009
Campus Sustainability Leader designation, energy reduction competition highlight Environmental Awareness Week activities
University of Richmond’s selection as one of only 80 college and university Campus Sustainability Leaders has added momentum to its Oct. 26-30 Environmental Awareness Week activities.
University of Richmond’s selection as one of only 80 college and university Campus Sustainability Leaders has added momentum to its Oct. 26-30 Environmental Awareness Week activities.
University of Richmond among top producers of student Fulbright Fellows
The Fulbright Program has recognized University of Richmond as one of the top 15 producers of student Fulbright Fellows among liberal arts institutions.
The Fulbright Program has recognized University of Richmond as one of the top 15 producers of student Fulbright Fellows among liberal arts institutions.
October 29, 2009
Robins School economics professor KimMarie McGoldrick receives research award from National Association of Economic Educators
The National Association of Economic Educators has named KimMarie McGoldrick, a professor of economics at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, the recipient of the 2009 Henry H. Villard Research Award.
The National Association of Economic Educators has named KimMarie McGoldrick, a professor of economics at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, the recipient of the 2009 Henry H. Villard Research Award.
October 20, 2009
Richmond Families Initiative and Virginia Poverty Law Center to sponsor panel discussion on poverty and photography
Experts from Richmond and Southwest Virginia will discuss poverty and the use of photography as a tool for shedding light on social justice issues at a program Oct. 29, 6 p.m., at University of Richmond Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street.
Experts from Richmond and Southwest Virginia will discuss poverty and the use of photography as a tool for shedding light on social justice issues at a program Oct. 29, 6 p.m., at University of Richmond Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street.
October 19, 2009
Harvard Divinity School professor to give annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture at University of Richmond
Jon D. Levenson, scholar and author of 11 books about Jewish theology and Jewish-Christian relations, will present the 23rd annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture Nov. 9 at the University of Richmond.
Jon D. Levenson, scholar and author of 11 books about Jewish theology and Jewish-Christian relations, will present the 23rd annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture Nov. 9 at the University of Richmond.
October 17, 2009
Harvard Divinity School professor to give annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture at University of Richmond
Jon D. Levenson, scholar and author of 11 books about Jewish theology and Jewish-Christian relations, will present the 23rd annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture Nov. 9 at the University of Richmond.
Jon D. Levenson, scholar and author of 11 books about Jewish theology and Jewish-Christian relations, will present the 23rd annual Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture Nov. 9 at the University of Richmond.
University of Richmond president named to advisory board to advance liberal education by maximizing technological efficiency
University of Richmond president Edward L. Ayers has been named to the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE) Advisory Board.
University of Richmond president Edward L. Ayers has been named to the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE) Advisory Board.
October 9, 2009
Amnesty International leader to speak at University of Richmond as part of Jepson Leadership Forum
The head of one of the world’s most well-known human rights organizations will discuss “Hard Truths on Poverty and Human Rights” at the University of Richmond Oct. 23.
The head of one of the world’s most well-known human rights organizations will discuss “Hard Truths on Poverty and Human Rights” at the University of Richmond Oct. 23.
October 7, 2009
University of Richmond physics professor receives grant to study nuclear reactions; implications for nuclear reactors and testing
Cornelius Beausang, associate professor and chair of the University of Richmond physics department, has received a $110,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct research that could help explain atomic nuclei and the nuclear processes of the interiors of stars as well as assist with the design of future nuclear reactors.
Cornelius Beausang, associate professor and chair of the University of Richmond physics department, has received a $110,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct research that could help explain atomic nuclei and the nuclear processes of the interiors of stars as well as assist with the design of future nuclear reactors.
Author-scholar Jennifer Bickham Mendez will speak at University of Richmond on social barriers facing Latino immigrants
Author and scholar Jennifer Bickham Mendez will discuss social membership and exclusion of Latino immigrants undergoing cultural and demographic transitions in a talk Oct. 29 at the University of Richmond.
Author and scholar Jennifer Bickham Mendez will discuss social membership and exclusion of Latino immigrants undergoing cultural and demographic transitions in a talk Oct. 29 at the University of Richmond.
University of Richmond Writers Series to continue with American poet and critic Kevin Young
Kevin Young, a finalist for the National Book Award, will read as part of the University of Richmond’s Writers Series, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley Room.
Kevin Young, a finalist for the National Book Award, will read as part of the University of Richmond’s Writers Series, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley Room.
October 6, 2009
University of Richmond students to host 4th Relay for Life
University of Richmond students will host a 12-hour Relay for Life, a walk around Westhampton Lake to raise awareness and money for cancer research, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
University of Richmond students will host a 12-hour Relay for Life, a walk around Westhampton Lake to raise awareness and money for cancer research, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
October 5, 2009
University of Richmond's Robins School of Business selected for Princeton Review "The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition"
The Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond has been selected for inclusion in “The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition,” published annually by The Princeton Review and in bookstores Oct. 6.
The Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond has been selected for inclusion in “The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition,” published annually by The Princeton Review and in bookstores Oct. 6.
University of Richmond Writers Series to continue with British novelist and critic, A.S. Byatt
A.S. Byatt, formidable literary figure in England and best-seller in the United States since 1990, will read as part of the University of Richmond’s Writers Series, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley Room.
A.S. Byatt, formidable literary figure in England and best-seller in the United States since 1990, will read as part of the University of Richmond’s Writers Series, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Weinstein Hall, Brown-Alley Room.
October 1, 2009
University of Richmond psychology professor receives lifetime achievement award from Society for the History of Psychology
David E. Leary, professor at the University of Richmond, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the History of Psychology.
David E. Leary, professor at the University of Richmond, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the History of Psychology.
Robins School's Joe Hoyle named to Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting list
Joe Hoyle, associate professor of accounting at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, has been named to Accounting Today’s “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” for 2009.
Joe Hoyle, associate professor of accounting at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, has been named to Accounting Today’s “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” for 2009.
September 1, 2009
University of Richmond to kick off Green Bike program Sept. 3; bikes available for students to share, ride throughout campus
University of Richmond students will soon have an alternative to walking or driving across the university’s 350-acre campus. And, they will be helping the environment.
University of Richmond students will soon have an alternative to walking or driving across the university’s 350-acre campus. And, they will be helping the environment.
